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by liber8 1729 days ago
I would appreciate a simple "keep-distance-wrt-speed" function for bumper-to-bumper situations.

This has been widespread for at least a decade. I'm not even aware of a mainstream auto brand that doesn't offer adaptive cruise control at this point. Every one I've used works in stop and go traffic.

The other features you want are exactly what Tesla has basically perfected in their autopilot system, and work almost exactly as you describe (not the FSD, just the standard autopilot).

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> This has been widespread for at least a decade.

I can't say that my experience agrees with this. Maybe some higher-end vehicles had it a decade ago, but it seems to be getting more popular over the past 5 years or so. I still don't see it offered on lower priced vehicles where basic cruise functionality is there, but I doubt ever will be a part of "entry level" considering the tech required.

None of the vehicles my family owns have a "stop-and-go" cruise control function - all newer than 10 years. ACC at higher speeds is available on one, but it will not auto-resume if the vehicle stops.